Utility Meter Reader - City of Bessemer
About The Position
The City of Bessemer Utility Meter Readers are responsible for providing accurate meter readings of residential, commercial, and industrial consumption of electricity, gas, and water; assists in maintaining meter records to assure proper billing of utility usage. Incumbents assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains and services, fire hydrants, and meters to provide clean and safe water. Employees in this job class are also expected to complete general administrative functions such as maintaining documentation related to assigned jobs, communicating department activity, etc. Utility Meter Readers may also operate a variety of equipment (e.g., service trucks, hand tools, power tools) to complete work tasks. Their work is typically reviewed on a daily basis by a supervisor for technical accuracy and compliance with instructions, established procedures, and guidelines.
Requirements
- Driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Repairs or replaces malfunctioning or broken meters (e.g., water or power) and verifies that meters with high or abnormal usage are functioning properly.
- Restores or discontinues utility service when customers fail to pay bills, and investigates theft.
- Performs general administrative and/or clerical functions (e.g., general record keeping, paperwork, etc.) in order to review (e.g., abnormal usage), communicate, document or maintain office information.
- Communicates with other individuals and departments through phone, radio, emails, and memos to assist others, investigate complaints, and maintain positive relationships; includes continuous training.
- Prepares, organizes, and ensures accuracy of information prior to performing field work (e.g., self or subordinates); includes maintaining safety while in field.
- Locates and reads residential and commercial utility meters on an assigned route, and enters readings into handheld computer.
- Operates a variety of equipment such as service trucks, hand held tools, power tools and specialized utility and meter equipment in performing work.
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
- generous paid holidays
- sick and vacation leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
